Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

Site:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Work Location:

789 Central Avenue

Remote Type:
Onsite

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Employee Type:
Per Diem

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Minimum of 3 years NICU experience required. NANT certification preferred. Position will be part of a multi-disciplinary NICU feeding team, must be able to perform video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations and assist with NICU SLP program development.

• Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required.

Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - various issuers preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred

Speech pathology experience 0-1 year preferred. Acute hospital experience 0-1 year preferred.

• Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech and language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures and perform clinical services independently.
• Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
• Understanding of implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

$33.85 - $49.99/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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